{"id":39233,"date":"2017-12-24T11:59:57","date_gmt":"2017-12-24T18:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/?p=39233"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:17:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T23:17:00","slug":"last-minute-holiday-recipes-quickies-presidents-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/last-minute-holiday-recipes-quickies-presidents-choice\/","title":{"rendered":"Last Minute Holiday Recipes &#8211; Quickies From Presidents Choice Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Antipasto Misto, Pomegranate Punch and Chocolate Orange Bread Brioche<\/h2>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s not too late to nip out and get a few more things to make your holiday table even more festive! We&#8217;re running around Kelowna under instructions from the family to pick up a few more ingredients for dinner tonight and we&#8217;re already wishing our family in New Zealand Merry Christmas over skype today as it&#8217;s already Christmas there. My youngest cousin is very upset because Father Christmas ate too many chocolates and got very mixed up and brought her brother pink glasses and pink is not for boys, blue is! Oh to be four at Christmas time again!\u00a0Here&#8217; a few recipes from Thea VanHerwaarden , a local food and lifestyle expert and we met this month. Happy holidays!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_hol17_sparklingcitruspomegranatepunch_r_h_6038319104.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39236\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/last-minute-holiday-recipes-quickies-presidents-choice\/pc_hol17_sparklingcitruspomegranatepunch_r_h_6038319104\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_hol17_sparklingcitruspomegranatepunch_r_h_6038319104.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pc hol17 sparklingcitruspomegranatepunch r h 6038319104\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_hol17_sparklingcitruspomegranatepunch_r_h_6038319104.jpg?fit=788%2C591&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39236 size-large\" title=\"pc hol17 sparklingcitruspomegranatepunch r h 6038319104\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_hol17_sparklingcitruspomegranatepunch_r_h_6038319104-1024x768.jpg?resize=788%2C591\" alt=\"pc hol17 sparklingcitruspomegranatepunch r h 6038319104\" width=\"788\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_hol17_sparklingcitruspomegranatepunch_r_h_6038319104.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_hol17_sparklingcitruspomegranatepunch_r_h_6038319104.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_hol17_sparklingcitruspomegranatepunch_r_h_6038319104.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_hol17_sparklingcitruspomegranatepunch_r_h_6038319104.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_hol17_sparklingcitruspomegranatepunch_r_h_6038319104.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Sparkling Pomegranate Citrus Brunch Punch<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ve kept this bubbly punch alcohol-free, but you can easily add sparkling wine for a boozy version (follow our Chef\u2019s Tip below). To garnish your punch like a pro, slide the orange slices halfway down along the inside of the pitcher \u2013 the ice should keep the slices suspended for an impressive presentation.<\/p>\n<p>Makes: 10 servings<br \/>\nPrep time: 5 minutes<br \/>\nReady in: 5 minutes<br \/>\nDifficulty Level: Easy<\/p>\n<p>Per serving (about 3\/4 cup): 110 calories, fat 0 g, sodium 30 mg, carbohydrate 29 g, fibre 0 g, sugars 26 g, protein 0 g<\/p>\n<p>INGREDIENTS<br \/>\n\u2022 4 cups (1 L) ice cubes<br \/>\n\u2022 1 bottle (750 mL) PC\u00ae Sicilian Lemon Italian Soda<br \/>\n\u2022 1 bottle (750 mL) PC\u00ae Blood Orange Italian Soda<br \/>\n\u2022 2 cans (250 mL each) PC\u00ae Pomegranate Cranberry 100% Sparkling Fruit Juice<br \/>\n\u2022 1\/2 cup (125 mL) frozen PC\u00ae Pomegranate Arils<br \/>\n\u2022 Half orange, thinly sliced into rounds<br \/>\n\u2022 Fresh mint, for garnish<\/p>\n<p>DIRECTIONS<br \/>\n1. Place ice in 3-L (12 cup) pitcher. Add lemon soda, orange soda, juice and frozen pomegranate arils; stir to combine.<br \/>\n2. Add orange slices and mint.<br \/>\nChef\u2019s Tip: Swap out one of the bottles of Italian soda for a 750-mL bottle of sparkling wine.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_hol17_antipastomisto_p_h_6038319693.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39235\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/last-minute-holiday-recipes-quickies-presidents-choice\/pc_hol17_antipastomisto_p_h_6038319693\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_hol17_antipastomisto_p_h_6038319693.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pc hol17 antipastomisto p h 6038319693\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_hol17_antipastomisto_p_h_6038319693.jpg?fit=788%2C591&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39235 size-large\" title=\"pc hol17 antipastomisto p h 6038319693\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_hol17_antipastomisto_p_h_6038319693-1024x768.jpg?resize=788%2C591\" alt=\"pc hol17 antipastomisto p h 6038319693\" width=\"788\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_hol17_antipastomisto_p_h_6038319693.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_hol17_antipastomisto_p_h_6038319693.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_hol17_antipastomisto_p_h_6038319693.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_hol17_antipastomisto_p_h_6038319693.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_hol17_antipastomisto_p_h_6038319693.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A cheese and charcuterie board is one of the easiest ways to feed your guests \u2013 the key is to offer a variety of flavours, textures and colours. PC Splendido Antipasto Misto gives you three types of cured meats for this board \u2013 prosciutto, Coppa di Parma and mild Genoa salami \u2013 so you can cover all your bases with just one package. Feel free to add sliced pears and grapes to the board for an extra pop of colour.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Makes: <\/strong>10 servings<strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Prep time: <\/strong>5 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Ready in: <\/strong>5 minutes<strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Difficulty Level:<\/strong> Easy<br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Per serving: 210 calories, fat 15 g (7 g of which is saturated), sodium 740 mg, carbohydrate 10 g, fibre 2 g, sugars 3 g, protein 11 g<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u00a0<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>INGREDIENTS \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 pkg (200 g) PC\u00ae Cocktail Bocconcini Soft Fresh Cheese, drained<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh basil<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp (15 mL) PC\u00ae New World EVOO Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp (15 mL) drained PC\u00ae BLACK LABEL PEPERONCINI PICCANTI CHOPPED HOT CHILI PEPPERS IN OIL<\/li>\n<li>1 pkg (100 g) PC\u00ae Splendido\u00ae Antipasto Misto<\/li>\n<li>Half pkg (200 g pkg) PC\u00ae Double Cream Brie Soft Ripened Cheese<\/li>\n<li>Half pkg (125 g pkg) PC\u00ae Blue Cheese<\/li>\n<li>Half pkg (142 g pkg) PC\u00ae Roasted Onion, Garlic &amp; Herb Pita Crackers<\/li>\n<li>12 gherkins<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup (175 mL) drained PC\u00ae Whole Sweet Red Peppers (about 6 pieces), halved<\/li>\n<li>2\/3 cup (150 mL) marinated olives<\/li>\n<li>3 tbsp (45 mL) PC\u00ae Whole Grain Dijon Prepared Mustard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DIRECTIONS\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Stir<\/strong> together bocconcini, basil, oil, peperoncini and salt in large bowl. Transfer to serving bowl. Place on large serving board.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Halve <\/strong>prosciutto from Antipasto Misto crosswise. Arrange prosciutto and remaining contents of Antipasto Misto package on same board.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Arrange<\/strong> brie cheese, blue cheese, crackers, gherkins, red peppers and olives on same board. Smear mustard directly onto board, or transfer to small serving dish and place on board.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">Chef\u2019s Tip:<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\"> For the best flavour, bring the brie cheese and blue cheese to room temperature before serving \u2013 just be sure to keep the meats chilled until you\u2019re ready to serve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_Hol17_BriocheBreadPuddingwDarkChocolateOrange_r_h.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39237\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/last-minute-holiday-recipes-quickies-presidents-choice\/pc_hol17_briochebreadpuddingwdarkchocolateorange_r_h\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_Hol17_BriocheBreadPuddingwDarkChocolateOrange_r_h.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9 Jodi Pudge 2017&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pc hol17 briochebreadpuddingwdarkchocolateorange r h\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_Hol17_BriocheBreadPuddingwDarkChocolateOrange_r_h.jpg?fit=788%2C526&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39237 size-large\" title=\"pc hol17 briochebreadpuddingwdarkchocolateorange r h\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_Hol17_BriocheBreadPuddingwDarkChocolateOrange_r_h-1024x683.jpg?resize=788%2C526\" alt=\"pc hol17 briochebreadpuddingwdarkchocolateorange r h\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_Hol17_BriocheBreadPuddingwDarkChocolateOrange_r_h.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_Hol17_BriocheBreadPuddingwDarkChocolateOrange_r_h.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_Hol17_BriocheBreadPuddingwDarkChocolateOrange_r_h.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_Hol17_BriocheBreadPuddingwDarkChocolateOrange_r_h.jpg?resize=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_Hol17_BriocheBreadPuddingwDarkChocolateOrange_r_h.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/pc_Hol17_BriocheBreadPuddingwDarkChocolateOrange_r_h.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chocolate Orange Brioche Bread Pudding<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Toasting the brioche in the oven helps to dry it out, which makes the sweet, buttery bread even better at soaking up the custard for a moist, cake-like texture. You can easily omit the orange-flavoured liqueur if you don\u2019t have it on-hand.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Makes: <\/strong>12 servings<strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Prep time:<\/strong> 15 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Cook time: <\/strong>1 hour, 15 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Cool time: <\/strong>20 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Ready in: <\/strong>1 hour, 45 minutes<strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Difficulty Level:<\/strong> Easy<\/p>\n<p><em>Per serving: 270 calories, fat 15 g (8 g of which is saturated), sodium 190 mg, carbohydrate 27 g, fibre 1 g, sugars 21 g, protein 7 g<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>INGREDIENTS \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 PC\u00ae Brioche Loaf, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes<\/li>\n<li>8 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>1-\u00bc cups (300 mL) homogenized milk<\/li>\n<li>1 cup (250 mL) 35% whipping cream<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup (50 mL) packed brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp (15 mL) grated orange zest<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup (50 mL) fresh orange juice<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp (15 mL) orange-flavoured liqueur<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp (5 mL) PC\u00ae Pure Vanilla Extract<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp (2 mL) each cinnamon and salt<\/li>\n<li>1 pkg (100 g) PC\u00ae Dark Chocolate with Candied Orange Peel, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp (25 mL) PC\u00ae Pure Orange Marmalade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DIRECTIONS\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">Preheat <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">oven to 350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C). Spread brioche in single layer on parchment paper-lined large baking sheet. Bake, stirring once, until golden, about 10 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, liqueur, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in large bowl until well combined<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">Spread <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">one-third of the brioche in bottom of 9-cup (2.25 L) casserole dish; sprinkle with one-third of the chocolate. Repeat layers twice with remaining brioche and chocolate. Pour egg mixture over top, gently pressing down on brioche mixture to moisten<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cover <\/strong>with foil; bake 35 minutes. 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